Credits
Understand how credits work and how they're consumed by different features.
What Are Credits
Credits are Aluo's billing unit. Different AI features consume different amounts of credits. New users receive free credits upon registration.
Credit Consumption
Pro users enjoy discounted credit consumption. Here are the credit costs for each feature:
| Feature | Regular | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AI Chat | 1 | Free |
| Background Removal | 8 | 6 |
| AI Product Image | 40 | 35 |
| AI Background | 40 | 35 |
| AI Photo Editing | 40 | 35 |
| AI Image Expand | 65 | 60 |
| Line Art | 50 | 40 |
| HD Export 2x | 40 | 36 |
| HD Export 4x | 80 | 72 |
| Original Export | Free | Free |
Getting Credits
- New User Registration: Receive free credits upon registration
- Subscription Plans: PRO and MAX plans include monthly credit allowance
- On-Demand Purchase: Purchase credit packs anytime, never expire
Checking Credit Balance
You can check your current credit balance in multiple places:
- Top-right user menu on any page
- Account Settings > Credits page
- Feature confirmation dialogs before use
Credit Usage History
View detailed credit usage history in account settings, including:
- Timestamp and feature type for each use
- Credits consumed per transaction
- Remaining balance after each transaction
- Recharge and refund history
Credit Expiration
| Credit Source | Validity |
|---|---|
| Purchased credit packs | Never expire |
| Subscription plan credits | Valid for current month, does not roll over |
| Registration bonus credits | Never expire |
Note: The system automatically uses credits that will expire soonest first.
PRO User Benefits
- AI Chat completely free with unlimited usage
- 10-20% discount on all AI feature credit costs
- Monthly automatic credit allowance
- Unlimited project storage
- Early access to new features and models
- Higher API rate limits (100 requests/minute)